"Grey's Anatomy " is about to welcome another cast member to its cast for Season 21. Midori Francis, who played medical intern Mika Yasuda for the past two seasons, will leave the long-running medical drama after season 20, Deadline reports.
Sources describe Frances' decision to quit the show as "amicable" and that she hopes to pursue new opportunities. The actor is also said to be in talks to return briefly in the upcoming 21st season to bring closure to her character's story.
Jake Borelli, who plays favorite character Levi Schmidt, is reportedly leaving Grey's Anatomy. Seven seasons later. Like Francis, Deadline reports that Borrelli may appear in a few episodes next season to wrap up Levi's storyline.
Borrell had a guest role in the ABC drama's 14th season. By season 16, he became a main cast member, and his character became an LGBTQ+ storyline when Levy began a relationship with Nico Kim (Alex Landi), the show's first gay character. an integral part of.
ABC announced in April 2024 that Grey's Anatomy would return for a 21st season, continuing its status as the longest-running primetime medical drama in television history.
Despite reports of multiple cast departures, Disney Television Group president Craig Urovich insists Grey's Anatomy , which began airing in 2005, In "very good" condition.
"We just celebrated the 20th season of Grey's Anatomy , making it the longest-running medical drama on television," he told Deadline. “I think the show is creative and continues to be very popular — if not the most popular show of the last few seasons.”
Gray is making history
Show creator Shonda Rhimes also recently expressed Erwich's confidence in the show. "The loyalty and love of 'Grey's Anatomy' fans has propelled us into a historic 21st season, and I'm deeply grateful for that," she told The Hollywood Reporter .
As for what keeps Grey's Anatomy going strong, Rhimes attributes it to the talents of her fellow writers. “Meg Marinis’s storytelling abilities are a gift that keep this show alive, engaging and vibrant,” she continued. "I can't wait to see what she does next season."
